HomeMy WebLinkAboutA003 - Council Action Form dated May 23, 2000 Item #
Date: May 23, 2000
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS FOR WATER MAIN AND ELECTRIC
LINES IN REIMAN GARDENS
BACKGROUND:
Prior to the construction of Elwood Drive in the early 1970's, Beach Avenue ran from the
ISU campus south to Oakwood Road and out of the City. When Elwood Drive was
completed, Beach Avenue was connected into Elwood Drive and did not continue south.
A few years later, the platting of Gateway Hills Subdivision created Mortensen Parkway
and Beach Avenue was connected to Mortensen Parkway as a means of limiting the
through traffic from the residential area. Through all of these changes, the City retained
the original right of way that provided for Beach Avenue to go south and connect to
Elwood Drive. Please note the attached map.
In 1993, ISU requested that the City transfer the old right of way to them for use in the
Reiman Gardens. Council approved the transfer of the land subject to the retention of
easements for the utilities that existed in the area. Currently the City has a water main
and an overhead electric line passing through the area.
Since Reiman Gardens is expanding into the area covered by the old right of way, the
transfer of the land is now critical. Staff has been working with ISU officials over the
past several months to reach agreement on the appropriate language for the easement
documents.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the water main and electric easements that are on the old Beach Avenue
right of way and complete the transfer of the land to Iowa State University.
2. Reject the easements and prevent the transfer of the land. This action will
restrict the development of Reiman Gardens.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended by the City Manager that the City Council adopt alternative number 1
and accept the water main and electric easements that are on the old Beach Avenue
right of way and complete the transfer of the land to Iowa State University.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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